Trip to Branson

Man...it's a busy life (I am sure everyone can appreciate that). Finally, I have a chance to get on here and tell about our trip to Branson. We...Chad, Isaac, Karin (Grandma Newton) and myself took a trip up to Branson. Karin had to go for business so we just went along for the ride. I cannot believe that Chad actually took two days off of work...it was a miracle! During our time there he kept saying "Man, I need to do this more often"...I totally agree! We left on Sunday afternoon, checked into our hotel then went to eat at Bob Evans Restaurant. We slept in on Monday, took our time getting ready then we took a walk to a store close by our hotel. When Karin was done working, we went to Branson Landing and walked around, got some coffee and did a little shopping. Later that evening we had dinner and afterwards went to the Presleys' Country Jubilee show, compliments of Grandma Newton! It was awesome. Isaac didn't get a nap in during the day so he fell asleep right before the show but woke up about 30 minutes into it and really enjoyed the rest of it! It was awesome. On Tuesday we got up and started to head home, however, since Karin was working...we drove all over the place so she could get her stores done. The best part of the drive home was that she had a few stores in Eureka Springs, AR so we got to get out and do a little walking and shopping there as well. It was such an awesome trip...

My boys...I love them so much!

Daddy, Isaac & Mommy

Please ignore the pink stroller. We borrowed this umbrella stroller from my sister in law...Chad really had to dig deep to allow Isaac to sit in it.

Isaac stayed in this same position as long as he was in that stroller...he stiffens up when I put those gloves on him, it is so adorable.

Cutie!

I forgot to get a picture of us while we were there...so this is what I got as we were leaving the parking lot!

Statue of Jesus in Eureka Springs where they perform "The Passion"

Trip to Kansas City

It's tradition. Every year my dad takes a trip up to Kansas City to go to a Kansas City Chiefs football game with his brother, my Uncle Patrick. This year was extra special since the Chiefs were playing the Dallas Cowboys, which is my dad's favorite team! At the last minute I decided to go along for the ride with Isaac to spend some time with my dad and hang out with my Aunt Lori and cousins (Garrison, Taylor, and Morgan).


Even though I was excited to go, I was feeling bad about leaving Chad but he kept reassuring me that I just needed to go and have fun! The night before we left my dad called and told me that there was an extra ticket to the game so if I wanted to go I could (now I really felt guilty that I was going and not Chad). I really had no intentions of going to the game...I didn't even pack extra warm clothes.

We had a really nice visit with the family. Isaac loved "Tito" the pug and "Flip-Flop" the cat. He also enjoyed giving Taylor kisses when she asked for them and even though her friend Lindsey asked for kisses too, the phone is all she got! We planned to watch Marley & Me that evening, however, Aunt Lori accidentally recorded it in Spanish! Football was turned on so Isaac & I went to bed.

Well, Uncle Pat convinced me that I needed to go to the game...(again, feeling guilty it's me and not Chad)...so they dressed me in Chiefs colors. The people around me probably thought I was a little confused as I rooted for the Cowboys. For those of you who know me...I am not much of a sports fan. I don't enjoy watching it on t.v. but when you have a husband who loves it...it kind of rubs off on you. Personally, I would rather clean house than to sit around and watch a game. Anyhow, the game was so much fun. I am glad my uncle MADE me go! I will also add that my dad has been a Cowboys fan for as long as I can remember and this was his first time to see them play in person. It was a very special day...for the both of us!